Learn the basics, the chords and various acoustic pop songs

From 67.88 $ /h

ONLY RESERVED FOR GENEVA!
I have the passion for playing the guitar and would like to share that passion with children who are interested. I took guitar lessons for 9 years and have been playing guitar for 13 years. We will begin by learning
the basics, then the chords and finally move on to songs that they wish to work on (told in advance).

Extra information

For guitar: Bring your own guitar, pen and paper

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Around Geneva, Switzerland

About Me

The thought of studying and teaching has always been an interest of mine and working with kids will just complete it. Throughout the years, I have worked with various companies and foundations which focus on supporting further education for students who cannot afford it or even access it. I have also worked with foundations who specialize in working with children with special needs in order to help them feel comfortable and safe within their communities. With all the knowledge and experience I have learned from working with these foundations, I hope to apply them to my own work with children. I am patient and persistent and will never give up on a challenge that has been given to me. I love working with kids in general but students who demonstrate their passion, persistence, and dedication to what they set their minds to not only encourage myself but also push themselves to work harder in order improve within just a matter of lessons. I speak various languages such as Spanish and am fluent in English and French.

Education

For the past 13 years, I have attended the International School of Geneva in the campuses of Campus des Nations and La Grande Boissière and will be taking a year off to explore new options and experiences new opportunities.

Experience / Qualifications

I have been playing the guitar for over 13 years and spent 9 years in classical classes. I have also performed in various school events as well as outside of school events to showcase songs that I have learned within the year.

I have been attending an International School ever since I was 5 and went through the International Baccalaureate Program which I then graduated from in the summer of 2018.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Spanish

Tagalog

Skills

Guitar

Song & varieties

Acoustic

Pop

Children's music

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Private English lessons or homework help for students

53.52 $ /h

This is a class for students who wish to improve their English or need help with their homework from school. I will work around the wants and needs of the students and plan lessons accordingly. I have attended an International School as well as studied English as a higher level in my years of the Diploma Program or also known as the International Baccalaureate.

History tutor, exam and essay help (IB, GCSE, A LEVEL)

53.52 $ /h

I took HL History during the IB and have graduated with a degree in History. I will give my students tips and tricks to write essays, as well as tips for memorization for upcoming tests and exams.

My goal is to help students in secondary school/high school with their history homework as well as help the students study for history tests or even exams. I will also provide some help and tips when writing history essays.

Anja

5.0

(15)

French below

Having recently obtained my masters degree in Music from the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland, I have been teaching piano, music theory and electroacoustic music for 8 years.

As a former student of the Conservatoire de Musique of Geneva and a music technology undergrad, I offer a tailored program to your needs and wishes. Be it classical jazz or pop music or music theory, composition and improvisation (or all of these!), I will gladly instruct you in a friendly and playful way.

Graduated with a master's degree in Music and Environment at the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland, I offer piano, music theory and electroacoustic music lessons for all ages.

Both classical piano training with years of study at the Geneva Conservatory and electroacoustic training with a bachelor's degree in music technology, I provide a program adapted to the needs and desires of each student. With seven years of experience under my belt and having had students of all ages and backgrounds, I gladly teach classical pieces, jazz, pop, but also music theory or even composition or improvisation. At the same time, I also teach electroacoustic composition to children.

Marek

5.0

(15)

Classes of guitar, classical, electric, accompaniment, bass for children and adults

Courses adapted to your age and level, even for children from 7 years old with a small guitar. Still a few places available. By professional. Current music, accompaniment of songs or classical pieces. All this with the basics of musical theory taught with humor and efficiency. Paper and multimedia supports. Participation in concerts and auditions.

You can also rent your instrument from us or buy it at very good conditions.

The courses can take place in La-Tour-de-Peilz (VD), or I can come to you in the Geneva, Vevey or Montreux region.

Yuri

5.0

(15)

EVERY CHILD CAN! Learning to play the guitar according to the Suzuki method is more than just music! We learn by the approach of the "Mother Tongue", playing and having fun. Children - from the age of 3 - develop, among other things, listening, memory, musical sense, concentration, discipline, respect. Collective workshops stimulate learning, and children learn to play together.
The "Suzuki Triangle", teacher, parent, student, reinforces the parental-child bond. Parents learn with their child and participate in lessons.
Music theory is included in the lessons, in a fun way.
Professor graduated from the Conservatoire with honors, graduated from the Suzuki method in Turin.
Also available for adult classes!

Célia

5.0

(15)

As a violinist: I am currently a student at the Geneva University of Music, after having followed the pre-professional course at the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève. During my career, I won several prizes such as the Vatelot Rampal competition in Paris and the Jeunesses Musicales of Switzerland soloist, and string quartet (alongside Julie Berthollet in particular). I also attended the Indianapolis University Academy summer internship.

As a Pedagogue: in addition to sporadically giving individual lessons for 4 years, I was part of the "Jeunesses Musicales of Switzerland" youth and youth internship team for three consecutive years.

Overall, my goal is to allow my students to have fun making music, to express themselves as they wish and hear, with their instrument!
I adapt the rhythm of my teaching, my teaching materials, the choice of songs to each, according to the requests that are made to me. My classes can also take the status of personal work support; in this case, students can obviously bring me their scores worked with their main teacher, or those they play in chamber music / orchestra.

In short: The violin is an art, it learns yes, but we play! :)

Jacques

5.0

(15)

Graduate of the Los Angeles Musicians Institute USA gives electric guitar lessons (also on 7 Strings)
All levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
Individual and personalized classes (1 hour) depending on the level of the student.
- improvisation
- music theory
- Rhythmic
- Theory
- Tapping
- Sweeeping
- Shred
- learning songs (Rock)
and many more things ...
Course support included.

Camille

5.0

(15)

Folk or classical acoustic guitar.

The teaching philosophy is adapted to the level of each individual, according to the pace of work and motivation.

For example, for beginners: Technique of the plectrum or fingers, coordination and correction of the right and left hand. Learning basic chords, simple themes, simple rhythms, reading tablatures (...).

For intermediaries: development of rhythm, construction of chords, writing of tablatures, basic notions of harmony (...).

Depending on your goals, you can learn, if you wish, to play 60 to 80% of current music from the first lessons, which often use the same chords and the same techniques. The objectives take into consideration the following points:

-Study of various playing techniques, chords, harmony, music of your choice, rhythm, with reading of tablature, teaching structured around the repertoire you like, technique of developing the musical ear
- Discovery of the neck, notes and basic positions of open chords
- Left / right hand coordination and rhythm exercises for the right hand
- Learning of different pieces of your choice
- Left hand control exercises, speed and precision
- Learning arpeggios
- Work around muscle memory
- Learning improvisation, musical play with others
- Ear training: use your ears to find chords, melodies, sounds and techniques used
-Spend a pleasant moment of exchange, without unnecessary institutional pressure, while obtaining concrete results
-Understand and discover the many facets of an exciting and user-friendly instrument
- Benefit from personalized advice on your posture and certain pitfalls to avoid when starting alone
-Adjust and clarify your self-taught knowledge
- Learn tablatures / tabs & in English.

Note :
- Possibility to use the guitar available on site, during the test phase.
- As our teacher is also a singing teacher, it is possible to combine the two disciplines: guitar + vocal instrument, and to work on synchronization, style and accuracy.
- Possibility of offering this course (birthday, party, Christmas, event ...) to the person of your choice.

THE TEACHER :
Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, with careful pedagogy and methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES :
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

Petra

5.0

(15)

Hello there,

I am very patient when it comes to teaching. I'm an experienced teacher who can help complete beginners to become autonomous players.

What I can do for you:
- Take you from the beginning and teach you some basic guitar chords.
- Teach you in a very fun way how to sing while playing guitar.

Of course, you can choose which songs we are going to work on.

I hope to see you very soon in my private guitar lessons!

Thank you,
Petra

*French*

Hello everyone !

I am very patient when it comes to teaching. I have experience and can help you start from the basics of guitar to become independent players.

What I can do for you:
- Starting from the very beginning and teaching you the basic chords.
- Fun way to teach you to sing while playing.

Of course, all this can be done from the songs of your choice.

I look forward to seeing you soon at my private guitar lessons!

Thank you so much !
Petra

Jonny

5.0

(15)

As a music producer I've had recent releases on Crosstown Rebels UK and Codek Records UK/CH in 2025. If you search my name you will find my music which stylistically comes out of my years as a professional club DJ in New York City and Geneva more recently.

As an instructor I work with students from beginner to advanced on guitar, electric bass, Ableton live, mixing and song production.
I work to make lessons fun while teaching you the skills you need to play the music and songs you love.
Additionally, I teach techniques that allow you to learn songs independently, while discussing the theory and mechanics of music in the context of the songs we're working on.

With a deep knowledge of different musical styles that make people dance, I place particular emphasis on rhythm and using your ear, how you listen when you're playing music—how to recognize your emotional and physical experience when you're playing well. This can happen at any level.

🎶 Adjunct Professor of Electronic Music at Long Island University for four years, specializing in music software composition.
🎶 Guitar and bass teacher at Ecolint's Le Grand Boissière and GEMS Academy in Etoy.
🎶 DJ in New York and in Geneva, primarily for events organized by local Swiss art and music associations.

🎶Musical training in the professional music scene.
🎶Studied jazz improvisation and, at 20, became a member of a seven-piece band in NYC, whose album "The Sound of Konk" is considered an important document of that creative era.
🎶Music producer for the Children's Television Workshop (Sesame Street) and coach for the musical performances of the child actors.
Numerous independent dance music releases.
Please check with me directly for availability.

Alonzo

5.0

(15)

Learn music and guitar in a fun way. Specialty in Latin American music. Didactic method based on imitation and mindfulness. Improvisation and music theory integrated into the practice. Baroque music and old instruments. Teacher with years of teaching experience

Anna

5.0

(15)

Hello,

I offer clarinet and music theory lessons for complete beginners and with some basics for children and adults (I do not recommend the practice of this instrument at a too young age - before 6 years old).

I have a diploma in music theory and clarinet at the 3rd cycle Nantes conservatory, after my 11 years of music studies.

I specialize in classical clarinet and klezmer (Jewish music) but can teach you the basics of jazz.

The rates are not fixed, we can discuss it.

Yana

5.0

(15)

Dear parents, dear students,

I offer cello lessons for children from 4 years old, for teenagers and for adults, whatever their level.

With 10 years of experience in teaching cello, I adapt to the specific objectives of each student. One of my main educational objectives is to awaken and nourish the pleasure of playing music while ensuring structured learning.

I taught cello for 6 years at the Geneva Conservatory of Music and 5 years at the Vincent-d'Indy Music School in Montreal and I am committed to creating a learning environment where pleasure and musical progression go hand in hand, whether you are a beginner or already have some practice.

Teaching options:

• At home
• In my studio in Arzier, located next to the train station.

Recommended timing by age:

• Children 4-6 years: 30 minutes per week
• Children 7-9 years old: 45 minutes per week
• 10 years and older (adolescents and adults): 1 hour per week
• Students preparing for auditions (pre-professional): 2 lessons per week

Music theory and musical training will be included in the course.

I would be delighted to meet you and share this wonderful musical adventure!

Looking forward,
Yana

Léopold

5.0

(15)

Want to learn to play, (re)gain confidence, or simply make your favorite songs sound like they do on stage by the stove? I offer acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and bass lessons at home or via video.

What I propose:

A tailor-made course: we start with what you like. Your favorite songs guide the progression; I build technique and ear around your repertoire (rock, folk, chanson, blues, metal, funk, etc.).

All levels, all ages: from complete beginners to experienced musicians, in individual lessons, parent-child duos, or small groups.

Active and collective teaching: group playing (if there is a group), covers and creations, improvisation, preparation of small scenes (music festival, village festival), and recordings to keep track of your progress. This approach is at the heart of my teaching: work by covers, stage projects, creations and MAO support.

“Sound & studio” module (optional): discovery of effects, the sound chain, introduction to MAO / home studio (notably Ableton Live) to arrange, record and mix your tracks.

Concrete & practical: rhythm, right hand/plectrum, chords and inversions, riffs, vocal accompaniment, reading grids/tabs, setting up with metronome and backing tracks.

Who am I ?

Léopold, State-certified musician (DE) in Amplified Contemporary Music (guitar).

I taught at the Conservatoire in France for a few years

Teacher adept at active, creative and collective pedagogy, connected to the real practices of musicians; formative assessment and differentiated pedagogy according to profiles.

Artistic practice: rock/folk/experimentation/electronic, I participated in several musical projects which allowed me to have a good experience of the stage and the studio.

Because music doesn't require large venues or big facilities: a guitar, a quiet room, and the desire to play are all you need. Here, we cultivate authenticity, consistency, and the joy of playing—whether it's accompanying a local choir, hosting a drinks reception with friends, or putting together a small band for the village festival. And above all, we learn by doing: step by step, piece by piece, until it grooves.

If this speaks to you, write or call me—we'll tune the guitars, then we'll tune the lenses. See you soon!

Josselin

5.0

(15)

We will cover targeted concepts and techniques to achieve your goals and adapted to the way you learn best. Sheet music, oral, visual, annotations or adapted scores are all tools that I keep at my disposal according to needs. Music theory can help some people, in certain forms and in measured doses, while others, on the contrary, do not need it. It does not take me much time to learn to understand you and from the first session I will have targeted one or more approaches that will suit you. I still have one rule at heart, and that is to always maintain musicality and take pleasure even when playing simple things or exercises. Learning should never become a chore and should be a pleasure just as much as enjoying a good level of playing.

Vasilii

5.0

(15)

Violin lessons for adults and children.

- Individual approach to each student
- Hand positioning, ear and rhythm development
- Classical and contemporary repertoire

This course is for you if you want to develop your overall musicality and violin skills and learn to enjoy music-making.

Evan

5.0

(15)

Learn piano from someone who truly loves it! With 10 years of playing experience, I offer beginner-friendly lessons that make learning piano enjoyable and accessible. Either at my house, or at yours, granted you have a keyboard/piano. Whether you're starting from scratch or brushing up on basics, I'll guide you through piano fundamentals and essential music theory in a relaxed, supportive environment. Let's start your musical journey together! (P.S. English is my mother-tongue and I am currently learning French).